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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Remembering 9/11

I didn’t have the television on that morning, so I didn’t
hear about the attack on the World Trade Center until I got to work. At the
time, I was teaching computer applications at a small vocational rehabilitation
school. To think that terrorists so boldly attacked American citizens on our
own soil was unimaginable to all of us. It was a difficult day as students and faculty
tried to deal with what it all meant for the security of our nation.

Things have changed since 9/11. The new security measures in
place at our nation’s airports mean longer waits before boarding flights. It’s
inconvenient, but necessary. Osama bin Laden is dead, but unfortunately the
threat of terrorism is not. Regretfully there are those who view all Muslims as
terrorists; I understand fear, but not intolerance.

On this Patriot Day, I remember those who lost their lives
and wish peace and healing for their families. I thank those who protect us
from terrorist threats on a daily basis. I pray for tolerance for those who,
despite having different religious beliefs, mean no harm and only wish to live
peaceably with others.